Atletico Madrid striker Antione Griezmann picked up the first red card of his career during his side's opening match of the La Liga season… because he said something he shouldn't have to the referee.

Griezmann managed to pick up two yellow cards in the space of just a few seconds during the game against Girona.

After 67 minutes, and with Atleti trailing 2-0, the Frenchman was booked for diving. The former Manchester United target was furious, adamant that Girona keeper Iraizoz had clipped him as he had come rushing out of goal - and wasn't afraid to tell referee Martinez Munuera what he thought of his decision.

According to reports in Spain, Griezmann's exact words were "eres un cagon", which loosely translates as "you're a f***ing bottler". Upon hearing what the Atletico No.7 had said, Munuera immediately showed him a second yellow.

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Last season, Valencia's Rodrigo yelled the same phrase at a linesman during his side's defeat to Real Madrid and was given a two-match ban.

Bizarrely, Griezmann's red card seemed to spark Diego Simeone's men into life.

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A brace from former Middlesbrough winger Christhian Stuani had given Girona a two-goal lead before the break.

However, once they went down to 10 men, Atletico came back into the game.

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Simeone's side pulled one back with 12 minutes to go through substitute Angel Correa.

The visitors pushed for a leveller and it came with just five minutes to go through defender Jose Gimenez.

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Girnoa goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz rushed out to claim Koke's free-kick, but Gimenez beat him to the ball and glanced his header in.

The dramatic leveller sparked wild scenes on the Atleti bench as Simeone joined in the celebrations with his players.

Girona nearly nicked it late on but Granell's free-kick flashed wide of the post.